have you ever had a headache that last more than 2 days

@venshida (4836)
United States
June 16, 2009 6:38am CST
My headache started on Sunday. Normally my headaches are around my forehead which is normally sinus. Well Sunday, my headache started in the middle of my head on the left side. I took tylenol, no relief I put a ice pack on my head help a little bit still no real relief. Monday I woke up, my headache is worse. Here it is Tuesday still have a headache. I boiled some water and steam my face for about 5 mins. I feel a little better. I was able to wash some dishes, and spend a half an hour online. I am perplexed as to what type of headache this was. If it is sinus, the symptoms were sure different.
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@Akila016 (70)
• China
17 Jun 09
I have had a headache that last about 3 days.This phonomenon has last long.I think that is because the weather is too hot these days.After I slept I felt better.And also I often sit in front of computer and surf Internet too long that makes me feel headache.The habbies of life is so important,I think.Wish you get better now! O(n_n)O
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@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
Yes its hot here to. You need to reduce your computer time so you don't experience those type of headaches.
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@subha12 (18441)
• India
17 Jun 09
it happened to me once or twice. but these are not very common head ache. you must se the doctor soon. He can prescribe some tests.
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@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
Yes will do.
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@pingi68 (304)
• Italy
16 Jun 09
i think it could be migraine. i suffer of migraine and generally it appears as a light headache like yours, from the middle of my head to the left side. generally i have to take some medicins otherwise i cannot survive to the pain. my doctor suggested me to take a medicin with an active ingredient called frovatriptan and it is wonderful. ten minutes after my headache disappear! i can only suggest you to go to yr doctor and explain yr symptoms. he will advise you what you have to take in order to have relief!
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@venshida (4836)
• United States
16 Jun 09
I suspected was migraine. The pain was so intense. I have never experience anything like this pain. I am going to see my doctor for proper diagnosis.
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• Philippines
17 Jun 09
my sister does. she have headaches not only two days but more than that. she have migraine, and she already have her checked up. so when she have it, she just drink the prescribe medicine, if i were you i will go to the doctor and have it checked up so you would what causes it and also to drink the right medicine for you. And also for you to have your peace, thinking about it will make your head ache more. water help also, as ive said in my discussion drinking water does really help. because our mind need to have every two hours.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
I have not seen the doctor. Yesterday, it hurt but not as bad. Today, I am feeling a whole lot better. Monday, I laid in bed, and today I mow my grass so I am getting better. If it is not cleared up totally by Friday, I will see my doctor.
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@jedopi (401)
• Canada
16 Jun 09
A few times I have had headaches that lasted for over a week. As soon as I would open my eyes in the morning, it was there. It didn't matter what I took for it, it just wouldn't go away. It wasn't a migraine (I have those sometimes too) just a horrible, nagging pain in my eye sockets and in the back of my head. I have Fibromyalgia so every pain I have is magnified because of the condition. I even had one headache many years ago that lasted for almost 3 weeks! I hope that I NEVER go through that again. Now when I have the long lasting ones it is usually for 6-8 days.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
Oh my I cannot imagine having a headache that long.
• Philippines
17 Jun 09
I never had an headache that last for more than a day. But I want to share my experience when I had my worst headache. I took an Ibuprofen. After more than an hour, my eyes puffed. My sister was a Nursing student so she told me that maybe I am allergic in Ibuprofen. After that, I have difficulty in breathing. So we went to the nearest hospital. The doctor told me not to take Ibuprofen again.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
It's great that your sister could identify the symptoms, so you were able to obtain treatment before situation escalated greater.
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• United States
17 Jun 09
sounds like migraines to me. i used to have migraines that lasted 4 1/2 days,and only stopped when i went to the ER and was put out. one of the treatments they gave me was caffiene pills,so if you can get some coffee,it might ease your headache a little bit.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
I am surprise caffeine would make you feel better. You hear so much negative things about caffeine.
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• United States
17 Jun 09
yea,i did go to one after awhile.the guy would even do housecalls. he was a blessing.
@Archie0 (5636)
17 Jun 09
I had migraines for years and the doctors just kept giving me pain pills. I went to a chiropractor and after two sessions I never had another one the rest of my life.
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@loolets2 (106)
• United States
17 Jun 09
I had a serious adrenaline rush when I got in an extremely heated argument and had a headache for two days straight, nonstop. I didn't take anything for it because I try to do without medicine as much as possible, but I knew why it was happening.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
Well with a heated argument, it sound like your head was stress related.
@loolets2 (106)
• United States
19 Jun 09
So true, I had been really stressed.
@hairypits (294)
17 Jun 09
I've not heard of anyone having a headache for this long. My advice would be to see your doctor asap because it sounds to me like a pressure headache and you need some reassurance that it IS just your sinuses and get something to treat the problem.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
I am feeling a lot better now, but will see the doctor if not 100% by Friday.
• India
17 Jun 09
i never had such experiance ....i used to get head ache but it won't last for more than a hour .....normally when i get a headache..i will take a pill and will take a sleep..happy mloting and have a nice day...
@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
Normally my headache is an hour or less that's what was weird about this headache.
@reichiru (748)
• Canada
17 Jun 09
I generally don't, thank goodness. My headaches usually goes away immediately after I either take a shower, drink water, or take a Tylenol. I usually only get headaches if I'm dehydrated or if I stare at the television for too long. So I try to avoid doing those things so as to not get a headache. Thankfully when I do get one they're never really that bad, so I guess I have it good. Hope your headache gets better. Try drinking lots of water, it usually helps.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
Usually that's the zest of my headache, but this one was not ordinary.
• United States
17 Jun 09
When I was in my early twenties, I had a headache tht lasted over a month and nearly killed me! It was so painful it kept me from being able to eat or sleep, and I could not stand to be around ANY kind of light at all, I had dark sunglasses on in my room with the lights off! I went repeatedly to the ER and they just sent me home after shooting me up fuill of demoral. Painkillers did NOTHING for me. Eventually my weight dropped down below 80 pounds (I'm 5'4" so that was frighteningly thin) and I got blisters inside my mouth form dehydration. I was very weak and in agony. My mom finally dragged me to her doctor who put me on Elavil and within 2 weeks my head pain finally started to ease and I was on the road to recovery. I am 36 now, and still get headaches that last for days, sometimes even weeks, but not as severe as that one that culd have killed me. SOme days I am crippled by the pain, but thsoe types usually pas within a day or so. I've had a dull headache for over 2 weeks now that I can't seem to shake, I think it has to do with the weather. If your headache is severe and NOT improving, I gently urge you to see a doctor right away to make sure you don't have something dangerous going on. If you start to feel numbness on any part of your face or body, if you begin to have trouble speaking, if your vision changes, if you start vomiting, if you become dizzy or have any other unusual symptoms or if the headache pain feels like "the worst headache ever" these may be indicators of a serious and possibly life thretening condition. I don't say this to scare you, just to make you aware of some things that may be important to your health. I hope you feel better soon, and if you are still feeling poorly tomorrow I hope you'll see soembody just to be safe. Take care. Here is a video from webMD that describes some types of headaches that need to be seen immediately by a doctor: http://www.webmd.com/video/headache-emergencies Here is a list from webMD about when you need to see a doctor about a headche: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/severe-headaches-medical-care [b]Know What to Do About Severe Headaches When to Seek Medical Care[/b] Call a doctor if any of the following occur: A change in frequency, severity, or features of the migraine commonly experienced A new, progressive headache that lasts for days A headache brought on by coughing, sneezing, bearing down, straining while on the toilet, and so on Large, unintentional loss of body weight Weakness or paralysis that lasts after the headache Go to a hospital emergency department if any of the following occur: Having the worst headache ever, especially if the headache came on very quickly Headache associated with trauma to the head Trauma to the head with loss of consciousness Fever or stiff neck associated with headache Decreased level of consciousness or confusion Paralysis of one side of the body Seizure
• United States
18 Jun 09
Thanks for the BR! I hope you're feeling better!
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
19 Jun 09
I did have the same experience like yours. It also started on a Sunday. I believe that I have exhausted my eyes too much in front of the computer. It sort of handicapped me for two days because I could not open my eyes for a long time. I rested for two days and tried to get enough sleep. By the time I was to take medicine, it was gone.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
20 Jun 09
Sitting at the computer for a long period of time will give a headache.
@ivana980 (156)
• Italy
16 Jun 09
Yes... i have headache almost every day and it is a very suffering for me :-(
@venshida (4836)
• United States
17 Jun 09
If you have a headache so frequently, my friend you should see a doctor. You should not take chances that it might be something else.
@ivana980 (156)
• Italy
17 Jun 09
Yes.. i saw a doctor and i have a period of treatment... i hope i will resolve this bad problem...
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
14 Nov 09
Sounds like this is a Migraine as a lot of times this is how mine start as well, and since regular Tylenol will not touch them, then you need to resort to other things as well. I would hope by now if you have been experiencing these more often still that you have been able to be seen by a Doctor and ruled out anything besides Migraines causing these headaches. I know for me when I get a migraine I feel like all I want to do is escape until I start feeling better as well.
@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
18 Jun 09
i don't remember it was about 2 days or few but i had something like that in the past but luckly it was not so strong in the last period so i will feel good after few days later! Normally i don't suffer eally of headcache but there are period that i have this for some days so i just take pills and waiting everything will be ok!!normally if you sleep during that you will feel much better...
@moneymommy (3418)
• United States
20 Jun 09
I had a wierd headache that lasted 2 days last week. I dont know what it was from.
@Ruby722 (796)
• China
17 Jun 09
Sorry to hear that.I hope you get better now.I have no idea about headache.I've been a headache about it didn't continued more thant one day.Like your situation i think you'd better go to see the doctor.
@Beenice (237)
• Canada
17 Jun 09
The last time I had a headache was because of to much facing the computer screen,which is 2 hours in a row, it was excruciating. And in other time if I have headache is often cause of my sinus ( chronic Sinusitis).It can be the cause of a bad cold coming up on you? You don't have High blood pressure don't you?
16 Jun 09
I've had headaches that last for a few days, usually when I've been on a long cycle ride (50+ miles). From research on the internet, dehydration seems to be the cause for my headaches - I just drink more liquid than the 'recommended' daily intake and my headache slowly eases away.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
16 Jun 09
That must be really awful.